US Army Sergeant Kyle Milliman, a Lansing native, was among six servicemen from New York State Tuesday who were honored at '10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Day' by the New York State Senate at the State Capital building in Albany. New Yorkers included Milliman, Sergeant First Class Bryant Lambert of Pan Yan, Staff Sergeant William Maxwell of Pawling, Sergeant Jonathan Ruis of Brooklyn, Sergeant Joseph Frank of Rome, and Specialist Hunter Bishop of Plattsburgh.

Hosted by State Senator Patty Ritchie for the seventh year, the event celebrates the contributions of the 10th Mountain Division to national security. Commanding General, Major General Walter Piatt was this year's featured speaker.

Pet of the Week

By Doug Scott

Hi everyone, my name is Louis and I'm a 1-year old male black cat with a white patch on my chest. I arrived at the SPCA because I was abandoned. I like people, but I'd probably rather be next to you than on your lap. I would like to be your only cat, since I'm not too fond of others. But people sure are great! Wouldn't you love to have a nice fuzzy boy to sit next to you on the couch and watch TV? I have been training to sit on command! Won't you please come meet me?!